Cardinal Update: NFL Week 1

With the first week of the 2013 NFL season officially in the books, this is how the former Cards faired in their first games.

American Football Conference (AFC)

Eric Wood – C Buffalo Bills: Eric and the Buffalo Bills played remarkably well in their first game under new head coach Doug Marrone but couldn’t hold off the Patriots in the end, falling 23-21 on a last minute field goal. Up Next: Sunday vs. Panthers

Bilal Powell – RB New York Jets: Bilal had 29 yards on 12 carries and 35 yards on 4 receptions to help the New York Jets comeback and beat the Buccaneers on a last minute field goal, 18-17. Up Next: Thursday @ Patriots

Elvis Dumervil – LB Baltimore Ravens: Elvis had a semi-productive first outing for the Ravens with 2 tackles, 1 sack, and 3 QB hits as Baltimore fell on the road to the Broncos, 49-27. Up Next: Sunday vs. Browns

William Gay – CB Pittsburgh Steelers: Will had a strong first outing for the Steelers by having 3 tackles and 2 pass deflections in the home loss to the Titans, 16-9. Up Next: Monday @ Bengals

Alex Kupper – G Houston Texans: Alex is on the Practice Squad for the Houston Texans. In the event that he is elevated to the 53 man roster, we will update you on his status at that time. Up Next: Sunday vs. Titans

Byron Stingily – OT Tennessee Titans: Byron is on the 53 man roster for the Tennessee Titans, but was listed as inactive for the Titans road win against the Steelers in Week 1, 16-9. Up Next: Sunday @ Texans

Josh Bellamy – WR San Diego Chargers: Josh was signed to the Chargers Practice Squad on 9/10/13. In the event that he is elevated to the 53 man roster, we will update you on his status at that time. Up Next: Sunday @ Eagles

Johnny Patrick – CB San Diego Chargers: Johnny had 1 tackle on special teams for the Chargers as the Texans rallied for the win on the road, 31-28.Up Next: Sunday @ Eagles

Chris Raggard

Born in Louisville and raised a diehard Cardinals fan. I have been a football season ticket holder for 6 years, but I just so happen to live in Florida. My day job is as a teacher/coach and I love that, but at the same time Louisville athletics are a part of my everyday life. I previously covered high school athletics for the Santa Rosa County (FL) Press Gazette, as well as doing Florida high school and junior college radio play-by-play for Panhandle Sports Broadcasting. Follow me on Twitter: @ragg514

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Born in Louisville and raised a diehard Cardinals fan. I have been a football season ticket holder for 6 years, but I just so happen to live in Florida. My day job is as a teacher/coach and I love that, but at the same time Louisville athletics are a part of my everyday life. I previously covered high school athletics for the Santa Rosa County (FL) Press Gazette, as well as doing Florida high school and junior college radio play-by-play for Panhandle Sports Broadcasting. Follow me on Twitter: @ragg514